"Nation" is a young adult novel by British author Terry Pratchett, published in 2008. The book tells the story of two young people, Mau and Daphne, who are the only survivors of a shipwreck that kills everyone else in their village. Mau is a member of a remote island nation who is struggling to come to terms with the loss of his family and his identity, while Daphne is a privileged English girl who finds herself stranded on the island. Together, they must learn to survive and rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the disaster. As they work to create a new society, they confront challenges from both within and outside the island, including cultural differences, religious conflicts, and natural disasters. Through their experiences, Pratchett explores themes of identity, community, and the resilience of the human spirit. The book is praised for its well-drawn characters, humor, and thoughtful exploration of complex issues, and has been described as one of Pratchett's most moving and thought-provoking works.
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